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Cease to be a disobedient child in the school of experience, and begin to learn, with humility and patience, the lessons that are set for your ultimate perfection.

James Allen

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James Allen
Age: 47 †
Born: 1864
Born: November 28
Died: 1912
Died: January 24
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Leicester
England
Lessons
Ultimate
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Disobedient
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Cease
Experience
Patience
School
Humility
Children
Perfection

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